Crowley wedding ceremony unites local couple
Heidi Lynn Romero of Crowley and Jason Hunter Meaux of Rayne were joined together as man and wife during a 4 p.m. double ring ceremony on Saturday, September 8, 2012. The Reverend Jimmy Broussard officiated the nuptials at First Presbyterian Church in Crowley.
The bride is the daughter of Stephanie Gotte Romero of Crowley and the late Wilfred James Romero, Jr. She is the granddaughter of Jimmy and Marie Gotte of Crowley, Josephine and Charles Hoffpauir of Crowley and Wilfred, Sr., and Shirley Romero of Rayne.
The groom is the son of Ferdie Meaux of Rayne and Ramona Champagne of Houston, Texas. He is the grandson of Wanda and Teddy Bertrand of Crowley, Delmar Neil of New Mexico, and Theogene and Sable Meaux of Rayne.
Heidi and Jason both graduated high school from Northside Christian School in Crowley in 2009. Heidi is currently employed as an operations specialist at Stokes & Spiehler in Lafayette. Jason is the owner of Forever Farms, LLC, through which he works as a thoroughbred horse trainer at Copper Crowne Equestrian Training Facility in Opelousas.
Arriving guests were ushered to their seats by Ricky Sonnier, godfather of the bride, and Timmie Bruce, cousin of the groom.
Musical selections for the ceremony were provided by Michelle Harris.
Escorted to the altar by her brothers, Wilfred “Trey” Romero, III and Dylan Romero, the bride selected a richly textured Galina Signature gown of soft white lace over charmeuse embellished with all-over beaded soutache floral detailing. The gown’s strapless sweetheart bodice and fit and flare silhouette combined for a sleek and sophisticated look. The back of the dress featured buttons three-quarters of the way down and flowed into a chapel train.
For her headpiece, the bride selected a mini blusher veil featuring a curly feather and flower detail with a pave crystal center.
Heidi’s handheld bouquet was a combination of white orchids, calla lilies and roses. She carried the spirit of her father by entwining his Grey Wolf Oilfield ring among the flowers. Also entwined was a rosary bracelet made of ruby stones, her father’s birthstone.
Her father’s ring was also used to ensure good luck in the couple’s marriage, representing both “something old” and “something borrowed.” Other traditional items were her wedding dress as “something new,” and her wedding shoes, which served as “something blue.”
The bride’s sister, Heather Romero was maid of honor. Laticia Meaux, sister of the groom, was her bridesmaid.
Bridal attendants wore sleeveless, knee-length dresses of Malibu blue satin. The V-neck bodices ended in ruching-defined natural waistlines. Each carried a handheld bouquet of ivory antique roses.
Flower girl was Aleigha LeBlanc, niece of the groom. She was escorted by the groom’s nephew, Greyson Martin.
The groom’s cousin, Caleb Bruce, was best man. Cody Bruce, also the groom’s cousin, stood as groomsmen.
Ring bearer was Schoen DesOrmeaux, the bride’s nephew and godson.
For her daughter’s wedding, the mother of the bride, the former Stephanie Gotte, selected an Adrianna Papell, floor-length gown in iridescent charcoal gray chiffon. The surplice bodice featured a pin-tucked empire waistline, from which the skirt’s interlaced scalloped tiers flowed. Layered flutter sleeves perfectly echoed the skirt’s cascading tiers.
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Friday, September 28, 2012
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Pastels, Pajamas and Pop on Milan's Runways
Pastels, Pajamas and Pop on Milan's Runways
It is looking like a mod, mod spring.
From palazzo pajamas to wacky sunglasses, Milan fashion week offered up enough newness that shoppers may have to scramble to keep their wardrobes current come spring.
The new attitude is zany pop. Look no further than Moschino's high-waisted minidresses, worn with big round sunglasses, to get that late-sixties vibe. Or lounge in a floaty caftan from Etro or Gucci.
After several seasons of focus on pointy-toed stiletto heels and a pinched wasp waist, stylish women can breathe as well as stride again. There are new tailored shapes—easy, loose-around-the-waist tailoring that is forgiving and feminine, without looking like a man-tailored suit with frills sewed on. The newest shoes have a chunky square heel and round toe—or are flat.
There is even a new color palette in the air. Pastels are inching their way into fashion after several fluorescent years. Tangy orange and sizzling yellow from previous seasons gave way to sea-foam green and powder pink. This is revolutionary: Pastels have been death to fashion sales for years.
But when Miuccia Prada gives a nod to something heretofore considered ugly, you know it is the new black. In one of the week's most talked-about collections, Prada showed pale pink dresses whose baby-girl softness was hardened by a twist: cartoonish daisy embroideries with blood-red stems.
Paris's fashion week is just gearing up. When the season's collections conclude on Oct. 4, we'll know more about the shape of the season to come. But one thing is clear already: Designers' optimism reflects a cheerier outlook from wealthy consumers.
Milan's luxe shopping district around the Via Della Spiga and its Rinascente department store were bustling with shoppers laden with purchases. It felt like Christmas—augmented by rare sunny weather in the often-gray city.
American retailers welcomed the new shapes in the spring 2013 collections. "When you change the silhouette, you have to buy something," said Stephanie Solomon, fashion director of Bloomingdale's, at the Ferragamo show. "New everything." She said she has directed the stores' buyers to focus on the new "pop" look of fashion.
Some retailers are trying new things as they cater to fashion hungry consumers. Moda Operandi CEO Aslaug Magnusdottir said her site—which sells runway looks by pre-order like an online trunk show—will launch regular season clothing sales in November. There will even be vans in New York for same-day delivery.
Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce renovated their former D&G store on the Corso Venezia, turning it into what might become a prototype Dolce & Gabbana department store, with everything from women's and men's clothing to cosmetics and christening clothes for babies. It also had a new, country-house look, with antique wardrobes and repurposed wood parquet floors.
As we go forward into the final stretch of the spring 2013 collections, here are some of the clear choices for style consumers. But not every look is made to last, so we offer an investment rating as a guide to spring fashions.
It is looking like a mod, mod spring.
From palazzo pajamas to wacky sunglasses, Milan fashion week offered up enough newness that shoppers may have to scramble to keep their wardrobes current come spring.
The new attitude is zany pop. Look no further than Moschino's high-waisted minidresses, worn with big round sunglasses, to get that late-sixties vibe. Or lounge in a floaty caftan from Etro or Gucci.
After several seasons of focus on pointy-toed stiletto heels and a pinched wasp waist, stylish women can breathe as well as stride again. There are new tailored shapes—easy, loose-around-the-waist tailoring that is forgiving and feminine, without looking like a man-tailored suit with frills sewed on. The newest shoes have a chunky square heel and round toe—or are flat.
There is even a new color palette in the air. Pastels are inching their way into fashion after several fluorescent years. Tangy orange and sizzling yellow from previous seasons gave way to sea-foam green and powder pink. This is revolutionary: Pastels have been death to fashion sales for years.
But when Miuccia Prada gives a nod to something heretofore considered ugly, you know it is the new black. In one of the week's most talked-about collections, Prada showed pale pink dresses whose baby-girl softness was hardened by a twist: cartoonish daisy embroideries with blood-red stems.
Paris's fashion week is just gearing up. When the season's collections conclude on Oct. 4, we'll know more about the shape of the season to come. But one thing is clear already: Designers' optimism reflects a cheerier outlook from wealthy consumers.
Milan's luxe shopping district around the Via Della Spiga and its Rinascente department store were bustling with shoppers laden with purchases. It felt like Christmas—augmented by rare sunny weather in the often-gray city.
American retailers welcomed the new shapes in the spring 2013 collections. "When you change the silhouette, you have to buy something," said Stephanie Solomon, fashion director of Bloomingdale's, at the Ferragamo show. "New everything." She said she has directed the stores' buyers to focus on the new "pop" look of fashion.
Some retailers are trying new things as they cater to fashion hungry consumers. Moda Operandi CEO Aslaug Magnusdottir said her site—which sells runway looks by pre-order like an online trunk show—will launch regular season clothing sales in November. There will even be vans in New York for same-day delivery.
Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce renovated their former D&G store on the Corso Venezia, turning it into what might become a prototype Dolce & Gabbana department store, with everything from women's and men's clothing to cosmetics and christening clothes for babies. It also had a new, country-house look, with antique wardrobes and repurposed wood parquet floors.
As we go forward into the final stretch of the spring 2013 collections, here are some of the clear choices for style consumers. But not every look is made to last, so we offer an investment rating as a guide to spring fashions.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Free Wedding Dress From A Bride Who Wants To 'Pay It Forward'
Free Wedding Dress From A Bride Who Wants To 'Pay It Forward'
The wedding dress is a big part of every wedding. But after the Big Day, it may be doomed to a life inside of a box, waiting for a future daughter to wear it down the aisle. Or worse, never to be worn again.
But one Washington, D.C. woman decided her dress was too beautiful to condemn to a life in hiding. So she's giving it away.
HuffPost Weddings spoke to the generous bride -- who wishes to remain anonymous -- and she told us that, after tying the knot two weeks ago, she felt so surrounded with love that she decided the best way to repay her family and friends for such a "hospitable, generous, and warm" wedding was to pay it forward to another bride.
The woman is looking for a bride who is unable to afford a wedding, a groom looking to surprise his bride with a dress they wouldn't have been able to afford, or a couple who had to elope or have a courthouse wedding and is now looking to have a more formal affair. "Basically, I'm hoping to find someone who really loves the dress and whose wedding experience will be truly transformed by having it," she told Huffington Post Weddings in an email.
The dress, which originally cost $800, was purchased from the family-owned Cocoon Silk in Portland, Ore. via Etsy. The shop uses Cambodian silk to create all of their own designs, and even did some alterations for free. The dress roughly fits a size 4.
"To know that this dress will bring someone else joy on their special celebration is an incredible blessing. It makes my own wedding feel that much more special, to know that we were able to use it for some greater good," she said of her decision to give away the dress.
The wedding dress is a big part of every wedding. But after the Big Day, it may be doomed to a life inside of a box, waiting for a future daughter to wear it down the aisle. Or worse, never to be worn again.
But one Washington, D.C. woman decided her dress was too beautiful to condemn to a life in hiding. So she's giving it away.
HuffPost Weddings spoke to the generous bride -- who wishes to remain anonymous -- and she told us that, after tying the knot two weeks ago, she felt so surrounded with love that she decided the best way to repay her family and friends for such a "hospitable, generous, and warm" wedding was to pay it forward to another bride.
The woman is looking for a bride who is unable to afford a wedding, a groom looking to surprise his bride with a dress they wouldn't have been able to afford, or a couple who had to elope or have a courthouse wedding and is now looking to have a more formal affair. "Basically, I'm hoping to find someone who really loves the dress and whose wedding experience will be truly transformed by having it," she told Huffington Post Weddings in an email.
The dress, which originally cost $800, was purchased from the family-owned Cocoon Silk in Portland, Ore. via Etsy. The shop uses Cambodian silk to create all of their own designs, and even did some alterations for free. The dress roughly fits a size 4.
"To know that this dress will bring someone else joy on their special celebration is an incredible blessing. It makes my own wedding feel that much more special, to know that we were able to use it for some greater good," she said of her decision to give away the dress.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Rose Parade 'love float' to feature live wedding, sponsor says
Rose Parade 'love float' to feature live wedding, sponsor says
Farmers Insurance announced Monday that its entry in the 2013 Rose Parade — fittingly dubbed "The Love Float" — will feature a live wedding, the first in the iconic parade's 124-year history. The 2013 theme is "Oh, the Places You'll Go!"
Michael L. Linton, the enterprise chief of marketing officer for Farmers, said the company was "looking to do something unique" for its 2013 float, which will be the 54th Farmers has entered in the annual parade.
"We thought, 'Boy, we ought to do something real fun and more interesting,' " Linton said. " 'Why don't we host a live wedding?' "
The happy couple will be selected through a nationwide contest, Linton said. The company will accept online submissions until Oct. 14, after which a panel of judges will choose up to four finalists who will be put to a public vote.
"In the era of the Internet, social media allows us to reach out across the entire country and let anybody who wants to participate to participate," Linton said.
Wedding costs are also included in the winnings. Farmers will provide flights to the bridge and groom and six guests, along with a wedding dress and tuxedo, rings, hair and makeup, and marriage license fees.
Farmers Insurance announced Monday that its entry in the 2013 Rose Parade — fittingly dubbed "The Love Float" — will feature a live wedding, the first in the iconic parade's 124-year history. The 2013 theme is "Oh, the Places You'll Go!"
Michael L. Linton, the enterprise chief of marketing officer for Farmers, said the company was "looking to do something unique" for its 2013 float, which will be the 54th Farmers has entered in the annual parade.
"We thought, 'Boy, we ought to do something real fun and more interesting,' " Linton said. " 'Why don't we host a live wedding?' "
The happy couple will be selected through a nationwide contest, Linton said. The company will accept online submissions until Oct. 14, after which a panel of judges will choose up to four finalists who will be put to a public vote.
"In the era of the Internet, social media allows us to reach out across the entire country and let anybody who wants to participate to participate," Linton said.
Wedding costs are also included in the winnings. Farmers will provide flights to the bridge and groom and six guests, along with a wedding dress and tuxedo, rings, hair and makeup, and marriage license fees.
Monday, September 24, 2012
Couple has fly-by Colorado wedding to include Fort Collins mother with terminal cancer
Couple has fly-by Colorado wedding to include Fort Collins mother with terminal cancer
Most brides plan their wedding over a span of months, crafting every detail with precision and care — down to the last flower petal.
But for Jaqueline Diaz-Sua, 23, of Florida, the perfect wedding required no pomp and circumstance — only the people she loves and the blessing of her 63-year-old mother-in-law, Geri Kidawski.
Diaz-Sua and her fiance, Chris Kidawski, 34, began planning the makeshift ceremony three days before saying “I do,” flying to Colorado on Friday night to give the family one more memory together before the end of Geri’s two-year battle with cancer. She’s expected to die in coming weeks.
“That’s what weddings are all about — to have the people around you who you love there to witness your love,” Diaz-Sua said minutes before walking down a makeshift aisle in the garden of Turnberry Place Assisted Living, where Geri moved 10 days ago.
“That’s the most important thing in this world.”
The couple, who got engaged July 22 of this year, originally had planned a larger February ceremony in Diaz-Sua’s Florida home. When it became apparent that Geri likely wouldn’t survive long enough to be there, the young bride and her mother began drafting a plan to include her “second mom” in their special day — a gift to her husband-to-be and the woman who raised him.
The February ceremony will feature a slide show from their fly-by wedding in Colorado, she said. Sunday’s ceremony was as “perfect” as any wedding could be.
She donned “something new” — a princess-like white dress purchased from David’s Bridal the night before. Her hair was swept into a simple, romantic side ponytail by a local stylist at Arabella Salon.
She slipped “something blue” — graceful royal blue sandals — on her feet.
“Something borrowed” came in the multiple donations from the Fort Collins community — a donated cake from Baby Cakes bakery, donated photography services from Natalie Beck Photography, donated decorations from Fort Collins Nursery and a donated arch and chairs from Front Range Event Rental — that put the finishing touches on what started out as a small, private ceremony.
Most brides plan their wedding over a span of months, crafting every detail with precision and care — down to the last flower petal.
But for Jaqueline Diaz-Sua, 23, of Florida, the perfect wedding required no pomp and circumstance — only the people she loves and the blessing of her 63-year-old mother-in-law, Geri Kidawski.
Diaz-Sua and her fiance, Chris Kidawski, 34, began planning the makeshift ceremony three days before saying “I do,” flying to Colorado on Friday night to give the family one more memory together before the end of Geri’s two-year battle with cancer. She’s expected to die in coming weeks.
“That’s what weddings are all about — to have the people around you who you love there to witness your love,” Diaz-Sua said minutes before walking down a makeshift aisle in the garden of Turnberry Place Assisted Living, where Geri moved 10 days ago.
“That’s the most important thing in this world.”
The couple, who got engaged July 22 of this year, originally had planned a larger February ceremony in Diaz-Sua’s Florida home. When it became apparent that Geri likely wouldn’t survive long enough to be there, the young bride and her mother began drafting a plan to include her “second mom” in their special day — a gift to her husband-to-be and the woman who raised him.
The February ceremony will feature a slide show from their fly-by wedding in Colorado, she said. Sunday’s ceremony was as “perfect” as any wedding could be.
She donned “something new” — a princess-like white dress purchased from David’s Bridal the night before. Her hair was swept into a simple, romantic side ponytail by a local stylist at Arabella Salon.
She slipped “something blue” — graceful royal blue sandals — on her feet.
“Something borrowed” came in the multiple donations from the Fort Collins community — a donated cake from Baby Cakes bakery, donated photography services from Natalie Beck Photography, donated decorations from Fort Collins Nursery and a donated arch and chairs from Front Range Event Rental — that put the finishing touches on what started out as a small, private ceremony.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Miss Tate and Mr. Lefler exchange vows at Second Baptist Church of Conway
Miss Tate and Mr. Lefler exchange vows at Second Baptist Church of Conway
Miss Mallory Rea Tate and Mr. Chance Douglas Lefler, both of Conway, were united in marriage at 5 p.m. on June 2, 2012, in a double-ring ceremony at Second Baptist Church of Conway, officiated by Pastor Paul Hudson of Conway.
The bride is the daughter of Bill and Belinda Tate of Conway. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Betty Hamilton and the late Mr. Dewey Hamilton of Conway, and Mr. and Mrs. Willis Tate and the late Mrs. Noble Faye Tate of Harrison, Ark.
The groom is the son of Lance and Lynn Lefler of Conway. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. David Chance of Conway, and Mrs. Virgie Lefler and the late Doug Lefler of Stuttgart, Ark.
The outside of Second Baptist Church was decorated with pink ribbon. The entrance was lined with green ferns and large lanterns filled with pink rose petals and candles. The foyer entry table was decorated with black iron candlesticks and a picture of the couple. Pink rose petals were spilled out over the table. Programs were also on the table held in a black basket. The altar of the church was adorned with large candelabras and were flanked by Tuscan columns. Inside the columns were spiral votive candles. On the top of the columns were large floral arrangements of pink gladiolus, roses, mums and peonies. Green ferns were placed around the church.
The guests were seated to the couple’s favorite church hymns played by organist, Milton Bull, cousin of the groom. While the organist played “Jesu Joy of Mans Desiring,” the groom escorted his mother to her seat, followed by the mother of the bride escorted by Zackery Hill. A saxophone solo of “The Wedding Song” was played by Greg Montgomery. Bible scripture 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 was read by Pastor Stan Young. The bridesmaids began the processional to “Canon in D.” “The Bridal Chorus” announced the bride and her father.
Miss Mallory Rea Tate and Mr. Chance Douglas Lefler, both of Conway, were united in marriage at 5 p.m. on June 2, 2012, in a double-ring ceremony at Second Baptist Church of Conway, officiated by Pastor Paul Hudson of Conway.
The bride is the daughter of Bill and Belinda Tate of Conway. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Betty Hamilton and the late Mr. Dewey Hamilton of Conway, and Mr. and Mrs. Willis Tate and the late Mrs. Noble Faye Tate of Harrison, Ark.
The groom is the son of Lance and Lynn Lefler of Conway. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. David Chance of Conway, and Mrs. Virgie Lefler and the late Doug Lefler of Stuttgart, Ark.
The outside of Second Baptist Church was decorated with pink ribbon. The entrance was lined with green ferns and large lanterns filled with pink rose petals and candles. The foyer entry table was decorated with black iron candlesticks and a picture of the couple. Pink rose petals were spilled out over the table. Programs were also on the table held in a black basket. The altar of the church was adorned with large candelabras and were flanked by Tuscan columns. Inside the columns were spiral votive candles. On the top of the columns were large floral arrangements of pink gladiolus, roses, mums and peonies. Green ferns were placed around the church.
The guests were seated to the couple’s favorite church hymns played by organist, Milton Bull, cousin of the groom. While the organist played “Jesu Joy of Mans Desiring,” the groom escorted his mother to her seat, followed by the mother of the bride escorted by Zackery Hill. A saxophone solo of “The Wedding Song” was played by Greg Montgomery. Bible scripture 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 was read by Pastor Stan Young. The bridesmaids began the processional to “Canon in D.” “The Bridal Chorus” announced the bride and her father.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Amormoda Offers Free Shipping for All Wedding Dresses Now
Amormoda Offers Free Shipping for All Wedding Dresses Now
Amormoda.com, a leading supplier of wedding gowns, special event dresses, wedding party dresses, and wedding dresses accessories, provides free shipping for all dress orders to all customers around the world now.
“As a company that provides customers high-quality dresses with competitive prices, we are glad to launch this promotion. Our customers have been very generous to us, and given us much support. We really appreciate it indeed, and we would like to do something to acknowledge our customers. You will receive the delivery free of charge once you purchase a dress from us. That’s what we think a good way to thank our customers.” said Eason Chen, the CEO of Amormoda.com.
Eason Chen stated, “For many customers, shipping cost is an important reason that make them give up the online shopping, and the higher shipping fee means that the customers need to pay more for the online products. Accordingly, competitive price is the number one reason they choose online shopping. Now, Amormoda.com is devoting itself to help all the customers to cut the budgets.”
“By offering free shipping, we make it easier to compare the prices with other online retailers. Many online retailers are trying to digest the rising shipping cost themselves, and now, we want to go further. That’s why we offer delivery for free. One important reason that consumers purchase online is the convenience. It is really a bad experience to calculate different total costs under different shipping methods.” Continued Eason Chen.
“We also hope to attract more potential customers through free shipping. We are so confident of our dresses that once the customers get our service, they will be impressed by the high quality and beauty of our products. Not only the dresses from Amormoda.com will be delivered with free shipping, but it’s with the guarantee that the products will be delivered on time. Many customers are satisfied with our fast delivery service.” Eason Chen emphasized.
“I ordered a custom size dress for myself from Amormoda.com, and I gave the company a date to be delivered. When I receive the dress, I’m really delighted with the style, color and fit!” A customer called Nina said, “ I was so surprised that my dress arrived last week. It only took 2 weeks! I will not hesitate to recommend Amormoda.com to all my friends. Thank you!”
Amormoda.com, a leading supplier of wedding gowns, special event dresses, wedding party dresses, and wedding dresses accessories, provides free shipping for all dress orders to all customers around the world now.
“As a company that provides customers high-quality dresses with competitive prices, we are glad to launch this promotion. Our customers have been very generous to us, and given us much support. We really appreciate it indeed, and we would like to do something to acknowledge our customers. You will receive the delivery free of charge once you purchase a dress from us. That’s what we think a good way to thank our customers.” said Eason Chen, the CEO of Amormoda.com.
Eason Chen stated, “For many customers, shipping cost is an important reason that make them give up the online shopping, and the higher shipping fee means that the customers need to pay more for the online products. Accordingly, competitive price is the number one reason they choose online shopping. Now, Amormoda.com is devoting itself to help all the customers to cut the budgets.”
“By offering free shipping, we make it easier to compare the prices with other online retailers. Many online retailers are trying to digest the rising shipping cost themselves, and now, we want to go further. That’s why we offer delivery for free. One important reason that consumers purchase online is the convenience. It is really a bad experience to calculate different total costs under different shipping methods.” Continued Eason Chen.
“We also hope to attract more potential customers through free shipping. We are so confident of our dresses that once the customers get our service, they will be impressed by the high quality and beauty of our products. Not only the dresses from Amormoda.com will be delivered with free shipping, but it’s with the guarantee that the products will be delivered on time. Many customers are satisfied with our fast delivery service.” Eason Chen emphasized.
“I ordered a custom size dress for myself from Amormoda.com, and I gave the company a date to be delivered. When I receive the dress, I’m really delighted with the style, color and fit!” A customer called Nina said, “ I was so surprised that my dress arrived last week. It only took 2 weeks! I will not hesitate to recommend Amormoda.com to all my friends. Thank you!”
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Sporty? It's the Olympics, Stupid!
Sporty? It's the Olympics, Stupid!
LONDON — Shorts, pantsuits, elongated polo shirts caressing the calves and masses of mesh — why would funky London fashion suddenly take up sporty dressing?
It’s the Olympics, stupid!
This year has been a game changer in British attitudes toward sports, leaving behind the typical ironic and laconic talk about being “good losers” and instead rejoicing in gold medal glory.
So it is with fashion. While New York designers appear to be moving away from their American sportswear roots, the London summer 2013 collections are embracing dynamic dressing.
The looping ruffle at theJ.W. Anderson collection, inserted on a curve in a short, sporty dress, suggested a new take on androgyny. So did the flare of fabric around the hips of soft trousers. That was reinforced by sleek boyish hair and sports sneakers or boots.
The designer Jonathan Anderson, who came to women’s wear via men’s, and also has a collaboration with Topshop, played with sexual ambiguity. He called his show “The Treatment Room,” suggesting some film noir horrors. (A black bandeau wrapped one bosom on a flower-scattered patterned pantsuit.) But the words applied to the complex treatment of fabrics and surface textures, what the designer called “three-dimensional surfaces, modern craft and the glorification of fabrics.”
So there was a spongy quilted neoprene jacket (and bag) with a tiny, graphic print dress; and mannish Prince of Wales check tailoring. The show had an intriguing, offbeat feeling.
The Day-Glo lace outfits that closed Simone Rocha ’s summer 2013 show caught perfectly her mix of the innocent and the subversive. The designer, who seems to take a big stride forward each season, said she was inspired by Ed Templeton photographs of youngsters kissing. Hence, the sweet naughtiness of clothes that hinted at school uniforms in prim colors — but they had windows on the body with inserts of mesh, lace or crochet.
For Mulberry , fashion is still in the bags — big, bold, colorful, imaginative and practical. It is not that they steal the show. (That place is reserved for the dressy poodles mincing down the runway in pooch peacoats and collars.) Yet however hard the brand’s creative director Emma Hill works on spring styles, like bold, sculptured coats or the summer cape in pliable leather that opened the show, the bag is the thing.
They are given names: “Alexa” after the It girl Alexa Chung, or “Del Rey” for the singer Lana Del Rey, who sat front row next to Kate Moss.
The clothes were strong and sporty with bold biker jackets, fluid pleated dresses and even a floral-patterned jumpsuit. (Cue for identical fabric as a bag.) This matchy-matchy treatment of the collection denigrated its impact, but that is mainly because the bags are so powerful.
LONDON — Shorts, pantsuits, elongated polo shirts caressing the calves and masses of mesh — why would funky London fashion suddenly take up sporty dressing?
It’s the Olympics, stupid!
This year has been a game changer in British attitudes toward sports, leaving behind the typical ironic and laconic talk about being “good losers” and instead rejoicing in gold medal glory.
So it is with fashion. While New York designers appear to be moving away from their American sportswear roots, the London summer 2013 collections are embracing dynamic dressing.
The looping ruffle at theJ.W. Anderson collection, inserted on a curve in a short, sporty dress, suggested a new take on androgyny. So did the flare of fabric around the hips of soft trousers. That was reinforced by sleek boyish hair and sports sneakers or boots.
The designer Jonathan Anderson, who came to women’s wear via men’s, and also has a collaboration with Topshop, played with sexual ambiguity. He called his show “The Treatment Room,” suggesting some film noir horrors. (A black bandeau wrapped one bosom on a flower-scattered patterned pantsuit.) But the words applied to the complex treatment of fabrics and surface textures, what the designer called “three-dimensional surfaces, modern craft and the glorification of fabrics.”
So there was a spongy quilted neoprene jacket (and bag) with a tiny, graphic print dress; and mannish Prince of Wales check tailoring. The show had an intriguing, offbeat feeling.
The Day-Glo lace outfits that closed Simone Rocha ’s summer 2013 show caught perfectly her mix of the innocent and the subversive. The designer, who seems to take a big stride forward each season, said she was inspired by Ed Templeton photographs of youngsters kissing. Hence, the sweet naughtiness of clothes that hinted at school uniforms in prim colors — but they had windows on the body with inserts of mesh, lace or crochet.
For Mulberry , fashion is still in the bags — big, bold, colorful, imaginative and practical. It is not that they steal the show. (That place is reserved for the dressy poodles mincing down the runway in pooch peacoats and collars.) Yet however hard the brand’s creative director Emma Hill works on spring styles, like bold, sculptured coats or the summer cape in pliable leather that opened the show, the bag is the thing.
They are given names: “Alexa” after the It girl Alexa Chung, or “Del Rey” for the singer Lana Del Rey, who sat front row next to Kate Moss.
The clothes were strong and sporty with bold biker jackets, fluid pleated dresses and even a floral-patterned jumpsuit. (Cue for identical fabric as a bag.) This matchy-matchy treatment of the collection denigrated its impact, but that is mainly because the bags are so powerful.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
YOU Weddings aims to yield the accent out of planning a wedding
YOU Weddings aims to yield the accent out of planning a wedding
Take the accent out of planning the absolute marriage day with YOU Weddings, a advertisement that has all the admonition one needs to actualize a memorable day.
It will advertise contempo South African celebrity weddings from cricketer Graeme Smith to artist Loyiso Bala to amateur Ashish Gangapersad and abounding added and appearance how one can abduct their style.
The admonition area is arranged with able tips on aggregate from budgets and diets to planning, and catering, including ascribe from celebrity chef Reuben Riffel. Readers aswell get in on the act administration secrets and different touches that fabricated their day even added special.
For the helpmate on a budget, the DIY area offers readers applied means to accumulate the amount down – from Doing ones own hair and architecture to creating absurd invitations and centrepieces to fit in with any marriage theme.
And one advantageous brace will win an Asara dream marriage account R372 000, which includes a wine acreage venue, entertainment, the bride’s dress and more.
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Be aggressive by accompanist Danny K’s all-white affair or extra Angelique Gerber’s ablaze and colourful wedding.
With over 40 marriage gowns to draw afflatus from, our appearance area aswell shows readers which dress is best for their physique appearance and provides affluence of account for bridesmaids and grooms.
Take the accent out of planning the absolute marriage day with YOU Weddings, a advertisement that has all the admonition one needs to actualize a memorable day.
It will advertise contempo South African celebrity weddings from cricketer Graeme Smith to artist Loyiso Bala to amateur Ashish Gangapersad and abounding added and appearance how one can abduct their style.
The admonition area is arranged with able tips on aggregate from budgets and diets to planning, and catering, including ascribe from celebrity chef Reuben Riffel. Readers aswell get in on the act administration secrets and different touches that fabricated their day even added special.
For the helpmate on a budget, the DIY area offers readers applied means to accumulate the amount down – from Doing ones own hair and architecture to creating absurd invitations and centrepieces to fit in with any marriage theme.
And one advantageous brace will win an Asara dream marriage account R372 000, which includes a wine acreage venue, entertainment, the bride’s dress and more.
Find all this and added in the YOU Weddings magazine.
Be aggressive by accompanist Danny K’s all-white affair or extra Angelique Gerber’s ablaze and colourful wedding.
With over 40 marriage gowns to draw afflatus from, our appearance area aswell shows readers which dress is best for their physique appearance and provides affluence of account for bridesmaids and grooms.
Monday, September 17, 2012
Deepika Padukone to play agitator in SLB's Ram Leela
Deepika Padukone to play agitator in SLB's Ram Leela
Apart from clothes and diction, there is a lot added to Deepika's character. A antecedent abutting to the assemblage said, "She plays a no-holds-barred babe of the soil. Uninhibited actually absent to the niceties of courtly conduct, she does and says actually what she wants to, after caring about what the added getting would think. Accepted to anticipate alert afore uttering even a affricate out of line, Deepika has never played such an apparent appearance before. She would accept to apprentice a lot of words, which she has never heard let abandoned acclimated before."
Mumbai: Hear the chat 'Juliet' and a admirable angel like babe comes into our imagination. But that is actually not accident in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Ram Leela, which is allegedly based on Shakespeare's tragedy Romeo and Juliet.
Lead amateur Deepika Padukone, the desi Juliet, will be apparent in a absolute new avatar, far abroad from her "Armani-kind" of wardrobes and able-bodied balanced, anxious language. She will play a patakhi (fire cracker) clad in archetypal ghagra-cholis all the way from Gujarat. With the new accent, dress, attending and behavior, getting Leela (of Ram Leela) is absolutely not traveling to be a child's play for Deepika.
It is said that the amateur will accept to shoot a lot of affectionate scenes too with her co-star. The circuitous appearance won't appear simple to Deepika as she is accepted to be a aloof person. A able-bodied placed antecedent said, "If she thinks accident her inhibitions for her appearance in Cocktail gives her the licence to access SLB's Gujju Juliet's apple again she is in for a shock. SLB hopes to absolutely change her personality."
The antecedent added appear that the axial appearance in Bhansali's blur is, "a actual bawdy woman with a affable laugh, an bawdy Juliet who is like a agrarian annual in a desert."
The appearance aswell has to allotment abounding actively affectionate moments with her co-star. This basically meant that whoever played Bhansali's Leela had to lose all her inhibitions and deluge herself in the clay of Kutch, the breadth area the blur is to be shot.
Apart from clothes and diction, there is a lot added to Deepika's character. A antecedent abutting to the assemblage said, "She plays a no-holds-barred babe of the soil. Uninhibited actually absent to the niceties of courtly conduct, she does and says actually what she wants to, after caring about what the added getting would think. Accepted to anticipate alert afore uttering even a affricate out of line, Deepika has never played such an apparent appearance before. She would accept to apprentice a lot of words, which she has never heard let abandoned acclimated before."
Mumbai: Hear the chat 'Juliet' and a admirable angel like babe comes into our imagination. But that is actually not accident in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Ram Leela, which is allegedly based on Shakespeare's tragedy Romeo and Juliet.
Lead amateur Deepika Padukone, the desi Juliet, will be apparent in a absolute new avatar, far abroad from her "Armani-kind" of wardrobes and able-bodied balanced, anxious language. She will play a patakhi (fire cracker) clad in archetypal ghagra-cholis all the way from Gujarat. With the new accent, dress, attending and behavior, getting Leela (of Ram Leela) is absolutely not traveling to be a child's play for Deepika.
It is said that the amateur will accept to shoot a lot of affectionate scenes too with her co-star. The circuitous appearance won't appear simple to Deepika as she is accepted to be a aloof person. A able-bodied placed antecedent said, "If she thinks accident her inhibitions for her appearance in Cocktail gives her the licence to access SLB's Gujju Juliet's apple again she is in for a shock. SLB hopes to absolutely change her personality."
The antecedent added appear that the axial appearance in Bhansali's blur is, "a actual bawdy woman with a affable laugh, an bawdy Juliet who is like a agrarian annual in a desert."
The appearance aswell has to allotment abounding actively affectionate moments with her co-star. This basically meant that whoever played Bhansali's Leela had to lose all her inhibitions and deluge herself in the clay of Kutch, the breadth area the blur is to be shot.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds' wedding put together by Martha Stewart
Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds' wedding put together by Martha Stewart
If you want the scoop on Blake Lively’s wedding to Ryan Reynolds, it’s not Gossip Girl who’s got the dirt. And don’t bother looking for secrets from one of the sisters of the “Traveling Pants” (though Us Weekly would like you to know all of those actresses attended, FYI).
Martha Stewart, it turns out, is the one with the full story — because her team planned the Sept. 9 affair.
We don’t mean that Lively’s been saving clips from Martha Stewart Weddings since her training-bra days (though who knows, maybe she has). The magazine team personally styled the event, and as such, they have exclusive coverage of the whole thing. But since that story (and accompanying lifestyle-porn photo spread) won’t be out until December, the mag has thrown a few scraps to appease your curiosity.
Among the questions answered:
1) What was Blake Lively wearing?
Despite reports that the 25-year-old actress chose a Chanel gown — she was the spokesmodel for Chanel Mademoiselle handbags, after all — Lively wore Marchesa instead. Her friends Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig work for the brand, and as per a statement from Marchesa, it was “a hand-draped silk tulle bodice adorned with custom crystal and rose gold embroidery.” As for the bridesmaids, they were also in Marchesa, “custom-made blush silk chiffon gowns with crystal embroidered detail.”
If you want the scoop on Blake Lively’s wedding to Ryan Reynolds, it’s not Gossip Girl who’s got the dirt. And don’t bother looking for secrets from one of the sisters of the “Traveling Pants” (though Us Weekly would like you to know all of those actresses attended, FYI).
Martha Stewart, it turns out, is the one with the full story — because her team planned the Sept. 9 affair.
We don’t mean that Lively’s been saving clips from Martha Stewart Weddings since her training-bra days (though who knows, maybe she has). The magazine team personally styled the event, and as such, they have exclusive coverage of the whole thing. But since that story (and accompanying lifestyle-porn photo spread) won’t be out until December, the mag has thrown a few scraps to appease your curiosity.
Among the questions answered:
1) What was Blake Lively wearing?
Despite reports that the 25-year-old actress chose a Chanel gown — she was the spokesmodel for Chanel Mademoiselle handbags, after all — Lively wore Marchesa instead. Her friends Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig work for the brand, and as per a statement from Marchesa, it was “a hand-draped silk tulle bodice adorned with custom crystal and rose gold embroidery.” As for the bridesmaids, they were also in Marchesa, “custom-made blush silk chiffon gowns with crystal embroidered detail.”
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Adele Shoots Down Alliance Rumors: 'I'm Not Married' Singer denies the belief on her Twitter annual Thursday
Adele Shoots Down Alliance Rumors: 'I'm Not Married'
Singer denies the belief on her Twitter annual Thursday
The rumor had been prompted by appear photos of the alert accompanist cutting a alliance band. According to Life & Style magazine, the assorted Grammy champ was airtight with her growing babyish bang while out in London recently, the aboriginal time aback she appear her abundance beforehand this summer. An beholder acclaimed that she was antic a "pregnancy glow" as able-bodied as a gold alliance bandage on her ring finger.
"Adele and Simon managed to accumulate the babyish account a abstruse for so continued that there are rumors they've already gotten married, too," an central antecedent said. "She's an ancient babe and can't delay to be allotment of a ancestors unit. She just wants to focus on the babyish and the man she loves."
The accompanist appear her abundance aback in June and has maintained a almost low contour since. In July, there had been speciation that she will accord bearing in September, admitting that was never confirmed.
Adele has been dating Konecki aback they met in the summer of endure year. The adolescent Brit is a above financier and co-founder of the U.K. bottled-water aggregation Life Water. He aswell active the company's accommodating operative, Drop4Drop, which works to accompany apple-pie baptize to developing countries.
Did you abatement for the alliance rumors? Let us apperceive in the comments!
Singer denies the belief on her Twitter annual Thursday
The rumor had been prompted by appear photos of the alert accompanist cutting a alliance band. According to Life & Style magazine, the assorted Grammy champ was airtight with her growing babyish bang while out in London recently, the aboriginal time aback she appear her abundance beforehand this summer. An beholder acclaimed that she was antic a "pregnancy glow" as able-bodied as a gold alliance bandage on her ring finger.
"Adele and Simon managed to accumulate the babyish account a abstruse for so continued that there are rumors they've already gotten married, too," an central antecedent said. "She's an ancient babe and can't delay to be allotment of a ancestors unit. She just wants to focus on the babyish and the man she loves."
The accompanist appear her abundance aback in June and has maintained a almost low contour since. In July, there had been speciation that she will accord bearing in September, admitting that was never confirmed.
Adele has been dating Konecki aback they met in the summer of endure year. The adolescent Brit is a above financier and co-founder of the U.K. bottled-water aggregation Life Water. He aswell active the company's accommodating operative, Drop4Drop, which works to accompany apple-pie baptize to developing countries.
Did you abatement for the alliance rumors? Let us apperceive in the comments!
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
The Right Pair Of Gold Earrings For Your Sweetie
Karats describe how pure the gold within a pair of earrings is; the higher the percentage of gold in the earrings, the larger the karat. The following are the most common Karat ratings you will encounter when shopping:24K = Pure Gold18K = 75% Gold (18 parts gold and 6 parts other metal)14K = 58.3% Gold (14 parts gold and 10 parts other metal)12K = 50% Gold (12 parts gold and 12 parts other metal)10K = 41.7% Gold (10 parts gold and 14 parts other metal)In the course of your shopping you will come across 14K gold frequently. 14K gold earrings tend to be the most popular because they contain more than 50% gold and are usually reasonably priced; not as expensive as 24K gold earrings and yet not cheap enough to be 10K earrings.
If you want to stay on your girl's good side you want to be sure and avoid 10K.While 24K gold earrings are nice and your girlfriend or wife will appreciate them, they are also not very practical. Because 24K is pure gold it is quite soft and susceptible to damage, not the sort of practical jewelry accessory for daily wear. It is best to decide on a pair of gold earrings that contain some amount of another metal, so that the earrings are durable, and the price stays low.Gold can be made into different colors, which means you will have to decide on one when shopping. By adding other metals to gold when creating the earrings metallurgists can create white gold, or by adding copper or silver can create a rosy pink or greenish color to the earrings, respectively.
You will have to know what your special someone likes when it comes time to make this decision.Your final decision should be based on how often the earrings are going to be worn. If you are purchasing the earrings for a special occasion and splurging big by buying 18K or 24K earrings, then it is most likely that the earrings will only be worn occasionally. But if your loved one is looking for something she can wear frequently then your best bet is 14K.Gold filled or gold plated earrings look just as nice as the authentic ones, and are a great choice if the love of your life is not very particular. However, be careful if she is allergic to metals. If she intends to wear the earrings regularly, there is a chance that the thin layer of gold on the earrings can rub off and leave her vulnerable to the metal underneath.
If you want to stay on your girl's good side you want to be sure and avoid 10K.While 24K gold earrings are nice and your girlfriend or wife will appreciate them, they are also not very practical. Because 24K is pure gold it is quite soft and susceptible to damage, not the sort of practical jewelry accessory for daily wear. It is best to decide on a pair of gold earrings that contain some amount of another metal, so that the earrings are durable, and the price stays low.Gold can be made into different colors, which means you will have to decide on one when shopping. By adding other metals to gold when creating the earrings metallurgists can create white gold, or by adding copper or silver can create a rosy pink or greenish color to the earrings, respectively.
You will have to know what your special someone likes when it comes time to make this decision.Your final decision should be based on how often the earrings are going to be worn. If you are purchasing the earrings for a special occasion and splurging big by buying 18K or 24K earrings, then it is most likely that the earrings will only be worn occasionally. But if your loved one is looking for something she can wear frequently then your best bet is 14K.Gold filled or gold plated earrings look just as nice as the authentic ones, and are a great choice if the love of your life is not very particular. However, be careful if she is allergic to metals. If she intends to wear the earrings regularly, there is a chance that the thin layer of gold on the earrings can rub off and leave her vulnerable to the metal underneath.
Monday, September 10, 2012
She specializes in necklace sets which consist of matching earrings and occasionally a bracelet
She specializes in necklace sets which consist of matching earrings and occasionally a bracelet
We made the decision that she required to include a "signature look' to her styles to provide them character and turn them into some thing specific that purchasers would possess a difficult time passing up.After circling the store for awhile and discussing many different options, we made the decision the fact that add-on of the beautiful handmade lampwork bead or two to each and every layout was just what was required to provide her diamond jewelry a signature look. Yes, she would phone call for to improve her marketing price factors a touch contemplating that handmade lampwork beads could possibly be expensive, but I felt optimistic that she could get these increased costs using a great offer more distinctive designs.Our frustrated diamond jewelry customized went home and produced 15 new necklaces utilizing one or two strategically positioned lampwork beads in each and every design. The gorgeous colours using the lampwork beads produced the sleep of her layout pop, getting them from instead normal to very extraordinary. Her marketing price factors experienced been raised to compensate to the elevated expense.
We possess a bead store customer who is very a skillful diamond jewelry maker. She specializes in necklace sets which consist of matching earrings and occasionally a bracelet. She utilizes best level of quality resources and her work is very great constructed. She keeps her costs at an extremely sensible level without any underselling herself.Well this very great handmade diamond jewelry customized arrived into our store using a distraught appears on her face. She was visibly upset, even in tears. She tearfully claimed the fact that diamond jewelry she worked so difficult on wasn't marketing at exhibits or by means of the consignment outlets in which she consigns.
She experienced the appears of the defeated non-public who was going to provide up on her dream. We couldn't have that!We enquired her to show us her diamond jewelry styles which she happened to possess with her. one appears at her styles informed me very a bit. even although you can inform a amazing offer of treatment and workmanship experienced gone into their building as well as the styles experienced been properly executed, her pieces lacked the sort of effect that turns a great product of handmade diamond jewelry right into a "must have" piece.This very frustrated handmade diamond jewelry customized utilized gorgeous semiprecious stone beads and sterling, but they experienced been arranged in an extremely pretty, but somewhat predictable manner.
We made the decision that she required to include a "signature look' to her styles to provide them character and turn them into some thing specific that purchasers would possess a difficult time passing up.After circling the store for awhile and discussing many different options, we made the decision the fact that add-on of the beautiful handmade lampwork bead or two to each and every layout was just what was required to provide her diamond jewelry a signature look. Yes, she would phone call for to improve her marketing price factors a touch contemplating that handmade lampwork beads could possibly be expensive, but I felt optimistic that she could get these increased costs using a great offer more distinctive designs.Our frustrated diamond jewelry customized went home and produced 15 new necklaces utilizing one or two strategically positioned lampwork beads in each and every design. The gorgeous colours using the lampwork beads produced the sleep of her layout pop, getting them from instead normal to very extraordinary. Her marketing price factors experienced been raised to compensate to the elevated expense.
We possess a bead store customer who is very a skillful diamond jewelry maker. She specializes in necklace sets which consist of matching earrings and occasionally a bracelet. She utilizes best level of quality resources and her work is very great constructed. She keeps her costs at an extremely sensible level without any underselling herself.Well this very great handmade diamond jewelry customized arrived into our store using a distraught appears on her face. She was visibly upset, even in tears. She tearfully claimed the fact that diamond jewelry she worked so difficult on wasn't marketing at exhibits or by means of the consignment outlets in which she consigns.
She experienced the appears of the defeated non-public who was going to provide up on her dream. We couldn't have that!We enquired her to show us her diamond jewelry styles which she happened to possess with her. one appears at her styles informed me very a bit. even although you can inform a amazing offer of treatment and workmanship experienced gone into their building as well as the styles experienced been properly executed, her pieces lacked the sort of effect that turns a great product of handmade diamond jewelry right into a "must have" piece.This very frustrated handmade diamond jewelry customized utilized gorgeous semiprecious stone beads and sterling, but they experienced been arranged in an extremely pretty, but somewhat predictable manner.
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